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Posted by Jimmyboy on June 29, 2008, at 23:12:02
I had some pretty great positive effects from Borage OIl in the past, I am assuming this is because of the GLA = increased PGE 1 production.. But does anyone have any idea what this does to your brain chemistry?
It certainly did something for me.. it was an odd mixed bag though. Had some traits of serotonin being increased : way less anxiety, slightly lowereed libido, response. But also had other effects : more motivation.
Then some just downright strange things: would always smell a " certain" smell; major positive experience when drinking alcohol : extreme talkativeness, sociability, huge tolerance ( it was physically impossible to get "drunk or out of control", huge burst of energy after drinking -- I even passed my friends official police breathalyzer after having way over the limit ) -- Just curious on people's opinion on this..
JB
Posted by Loops on July 19, 2008, at 9:02:52
In reply to What do GLA /Borage supplements effect?, posted by Jimmyboy on June 29, 2008, at 23:12:02
Hi -
I recently started experimenting with this stuff again. Sigh....nothing has a lasting good effect on me any more apart from B vitamins, zinc and Mg it seems!
Ok, so yesterday I loaded up on GLA to get a clear effect. I initially felt very good. Almost manic - started doing lots of things round the house etc. Went on a long walk and met up with some friends for drinks in the evening.
Noticed that I was unusually socially anxious, so pretty much downed a rum and coke, then had another - so here a bit of drinking was involved. Went to bed and woke up feeling absolutely awful. Could be the alcohol, but usually if I drink 2 drinks I feel fine the next day.
Anyway, got up and started crying uncontrollably. This is how GLA always is for me - it actually makes me incredibly depressed for some reason. It is supposed to raise those PGE-1 levels or whatever they're called, but for me this doesn't seem to be a good thing.
I should also mention 5-htp has a terrible effect on me - make me very depressed. Tyrosine makes me irritable and glutamine makes me down and gives me a big headache. Guess I'm just weird with stuff. It is incredibly frustrating because I am trying to get a hold on various addictions (smoking, drinking although not alcoholic...yet), but that is another post :)
Loops
Posted by curious1 on September 27, 2008, at 17:18:56
In reply to Re: What do GLA /Borage supplements effect?, posted by Loops on July 19, 2008, at 9:02:52
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> I should also mention 5-htp has a terrible effect on me - make me very depressed. Tyrosine makes me irritable and glutamine makes me down and gives me a big headache. Guess I'm just weird with stuff. It is incredibly frustrating because I am trying to get a hold on various addictions (smoking, drinking although not alcoholic...yet), but that is another post :)Hi -5-htp makes me more depressed too. Tyrosine makes me feel better for one day , then I get angry, irritable, and headachy after continued use.
Im gonna try micro-doses of ANYthing i try from now on.
I quit drinking and smoking too a few years back, so i have some similarities to you Loops...oh, and i do well on Atkins diet, but have not stuck with it long enought to notice improvements on anxiety.
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> Loops
Posted by Loops on September 27, 2008, at 17:30:28
In reply to Re: What do GLA /Borage supplements effect?, posted by curious1 on September 27, 2008, at 17:18:56
Hi curious1 -
I should mention that the other thing I've really 'stuck' with is taurine. Only 500mg in the morning - but it has a great effect on me always.
If you see my other posts I've been having great results with lithium orotate as well. I only take 1 pill a day now.
I still stand by my magnesium (balanced with Ca), zinc (totally indispensable!), B vitamins and a multi.
About Atkins - I follow a much higher fat version than most people - for me fat is key to feeling good, having energy and feeling satiated. I become a complete bitch on high protein. I eat a lot of pork fat, butter, cream, cheese, nuts - meat obviously and vegetables smothered in fat.
These days everybody seems to be doing leaner protein - I think Atkins himself. would have been disappointed to learn this.
Loops
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